[AMPS] Question about Alpha 76A

[Rich Measures]

>
>Folks,
>      I have a chanceof change my old SB-220 for a Alpha 76A; I haven't
>any information about this amplifier; I know only its was a typical
>amplifiers for contesting in the 80s; If somebody can send me soma kind
>of information or the opinion about change SB220 for the Alpha I'll be
>very appreciated.

The 76A uses more costly tubes` and it has no tuned inputs.  Unlike 
8874s, 3-500Zs are instant-on and they can not be fatally-damaged by low 
electric-mains voltage.  The 76A has 160m coverage, which the SB-220 
lacks.  Adding 160m coverage to an SB-220 is not a piece of cake.  
-  later, Claudio


Rich...

R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures  


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